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M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 13:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 434 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (46.8 km)
Regional average: 46.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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